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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.27, 3,204.21 and 1,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.27, 3,204.21 and 1,041.30 is: 1,559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.27 : 3,204.21 = 1,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.27/3,204.21 = 1,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.27x = 3,204.21 × 1,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.27x = 3,336,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,543.87/2,139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.66

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